Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future

Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future

Obsession and Backrooms are breaking records and making history at the box office, and producers Jason Blum and James Wan say the films are reminiscent of the 1970s era of young filmmakers breaking into the horror genre. The horror leaders opened the Produced By Conference at Universal Studios lot Saturday, where they sat down with…

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#‘Wicked’ Producer Marc Platt Pushed for a Single Film With Intermission: “That Was One Battle I Lost”

#‘Wicked’ Producer Marc Platt Pushed for a Single Film With Intermission: “That Was One Battle I Lost”

Wicked producer Marc Platt is teasing what’s next for the film’s story in the forthcoming second movie, along with recalling his initial hesitation to divide the screen adaptation of the successful Broadway show into two separate features. During the annual Producers Guild of America Nominees Breakfast on Saturday, Platt was asked about the biggest hurdles…

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#PGA Awards: Winners List (Updating Live)

#PGA Awards: Winners List (Updating Live)

The Producers Guild of America is handing out its 2024 PGA Awards on Sunday night. Sarah Silverman kicked off the ceremony, presenting the night’s first category, producer of episodic television — comedy, to The Bear, following a big night for the show at Saturday’s SAG Awards. Danielle Brooks later presented producer of documentary motion pictures…

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